Spider Knowledge Quiz

What distinguishes arachnids from insects?

• Arachnids have two body sections.

• Arachnids have three body sections.

• Arachnids have antennae.

• Arachnids have wings.

How many spider species are estimated to exist worldwide?

• 43,000

• 45,000

• 3,000

• 30

What is the primary diet of most spiders?

• Insects

• Fruits

• Plants

• Fish

How do spiders avoid getting stuck in their own webs?

• They use dry silk.

• They are immune to their own silk.

• They have special feet.

• They avoid touching the web.

Which spider is known to be a vegetarian?

• Wolf spider

• Crab spider

• Bahira Kipling eye

• Jumping spider

What does the Greek word 'arachnida' mean?

• Insect

• Spider

• Web

• Predator

How many eggs can a female spider lay at one time?

• 30

• 300

• 30,000

• 3,000

What role do spiders play in the ecosystem?

• They are both predators and prey.

• They are only predators.

• They are only prey.

• They have no role.

How is spider venom useful in medicine?

• It treats skin diseases.

• It treats broken bones.

• It treats irregular heartbeats.

• It treats headaches.

What should you do if you find a spider indoors?

• Stomp on it.

• Trap it and release it outside.

• Ignore it.

• Spray it with water.